My Buddy Tony and I were pumped for M3 coming back to Merriweather Post Pavillion. We vowed to go both days this year. First up, the Kix-off party with the Kix band, Night Ranger, and Enuff Z'Nuff. Tony's a big Enuff Z'nuff fan. I'm a bit lukewarm on them. I've seen them open a couple of times. Kix I love. Night Ranger I'd never seen live before. Scalped tickets for $20@. Didn't get a chance to check out any of the merch

We got there around 6:30, hang around a bit and roll in around 6:50, when Enuff Z'Nuff was supposed to be playing (6:45). Things seemed to be running a little late- Tony theorized because of the mic/drum kit set up for Night Ranger- not many other bands have a singer/drummer.

Enuff Z'Nuff came out and was very Beatles-esque. A few of their songs would totally be hits on the radio if it was another band who did them and Chip or whomever wrote it for them. The singer looked like he was channeling John Lennon. They were alright, but I really could have done without the Beatles cover. I really dislike that song. A fun fact was that Tony was more enthusiastic than the band about their set. jeez.

Night Ranger came on and played a couple songs that I didn't expect them to (ex: Eddie..). They sounds very good. My favourites of the set: "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" and "HIGH ENOUGH." Mr Nugent and Mr Shaw and Mr Blades need to talk about a tour.

The Kix band finally came on and like always, did NOT disappoint. Something was wrong with the mix for the first couple of songs, but then it got straightened out. Pretty standard setlist from Kix. no complaints, but it would be nice to hear a deep cut :3 Steve had the bucket, the umbrella, and then the balloons all at the right times/songs. Totally worth going to see Kix and Night Ranger was a nice bonus. Enuff Znuff...well we could have just napped in the car a bit.

Enuff Z'nuff

Heaven or Hell

Kitty

Baby loves you

We're all alright

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There goes my heart

Fly high Michelle

Come together (Beatles cover)

New Thing

Night Ranger

Lay it on me

Send me away

Rumors in the air

Growing up in California

The Secret of my success

Midnight madness

Keyboard interlude

Sentimental street

Eddie's comin out tonight

HIGH ENOUGH (Damn Yankees)

4 in the morning

When you Close Your Eyes

Don't Tell Me You Love Me

Sister Christian

You can still rock in America

Kix

Hot wire

Heartache

The Itch

Same Jane

Cold shower

Girl money

Don't close your eyes

No ring around Rosie

Lie like a rug

Midnight Dynamite

Cold blood

Drum soloish

Blow my fuse

Solo

Yeah yeah yeah

Last edited by tenchimyo; 05-14-2012 at 06:18 AM.
Reason: Wrong date, misnamed/dupe song